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Eleven skydivers and a pilot were killed in a Sunday crash as an aircraft for Skydive Kansas City was taking off in Butler.

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Butler, Missouri

Who
Eleven skydivers and a pilot
What
Eleven skydivers and a pilot were killed in a Sunday crash as an aircraft for Skydive Kansas City was taking off in Butler.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:56:00 GMT · 5h 53m ago
Where
Butler, Missouri ·
Why
The plane had taken off shortly before turning and nosediving approximately 300 yards from the runway.
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A plane crash in Butler, Missouri, has resulted in the deaths of 12 people, including 11 skydivers and a pilot, deeply affecting the local skydiving community and prompting investigations by the NTSB and FAA.

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